Find Felony Records in Morgan County

Morgan County felony records are on file at the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Madison. This north-central Georgia county has about 20,000 residents and sits east of Atlanta. You can look up criminal case files, arrest records, and offender information through local offices or Georgia state databases. The clerk manages all court filings for felony cases, while the sheriff handles arrest and jail booking records for Morgan County.

Morgan County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court holds all felony records in Morgan County. Criminal case filings go through this office. Indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and case dispositions are kept here. The clerk stores paper and digital files for felony cases heard in the Morgan County Superior Court. Staff can pull a case file by name or case number on request.

Visit the courthouse in person for the fastest results. Bring an ID and the full name of the person you want to look up. The clerk may also ask for a date of birth to narrow the search. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, copy fees are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. The Morgan County Clerk of Court is at 384 Hancock Street, Madison, GA 30650. Call (706) 342-3605 to ask about felony records.

You can check the Morgan County website for office hours and contact details before your visit.

Sheriff's Office Felony Arrest Records

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records and jail bookings. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the sheriff to maintain records of everyone held in the county jail. These records show the person's name, charges, booking date, and issuing court.

The sheriff's office is at 1380 Monticello Road, Madison, GA 30650. You can call (706) 342-1507 to check on inmates or ask about recent arrests. The sheriff runs local criminal history checks for a fee. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the fee cannot exceed $20 per person. Morgan County follows this cap for all criminal history requests through the sheriff's office.

Note: Jail booking records and court felony records are kept in different offices, so check both for a full criminal history picture.

How to Search Morgan County Felony Records

Several methods exist for searching felony records in Morgan County. Each one works a bit differently.

The GDC Offender Query is free and covers all state prison inmates. If someone from Morgan County was sentenced to state prison, they will appear here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results show charges, sentence length, and possible release dates. This is often the best first step for Morgan County felony record searches.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex of the person. Results are instant. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35 allows this data to be released without fingerprints.

For in-person searches, visit the Morgan County Courthouse at 384 Hancock Street in Madison. The clerk can pull case files for you. The sheriff's office on Monticello Road handles arrest data. Both offices take walk-in requests during normal business hours.

State Resources for Morgan County

The Georgia Crime Information Center holds criminal history data from all 159 counties. GCIC collects arrest records, court results, and prison data. Morgan County records are included. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33, GCIC must collect and maintain complete criminal history records from every jurisdiction.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices through shared case management and e-filing systems. Morgan County uses these tools. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association provides contact info for every sheriff in the state.

Morgan County Record Restrictions

Most felony records in Morgan County are public. Anyone can request them. You do not have to be part of the case. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are all open under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Some records may be restricted. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 lets certain arrest records be hidden from public view if the case was never prosecuted. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney to request a restriction. Older arrests go through the arresting agency. Felony records not referred for prosecution within four years may be restricted automatically. Georgia's First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, can seal records for eligible first-time offenders who complete probation. Restricted Morgan County felony records still show up for law enforcement but not in public checks. Convictions are almost always public.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Morgan County. Each one maintains its own felony records through their Clerk of Superior Court.